Michigan Avenue shopping - 0.5 blocks John Hancock Center observatory - 0.5 blocks Rush Street - 1 block Water Tower Place - 1.5 blocks Lake Michigan - 2 blocks Soldier Field - 0.5 miles Navy Pier - 1 mile Tribune Building - 1.5 miles North Beach - 1.5 miles Buckingham Fountain - 1.5 miles Sears Tower and Skydeck - 2 miles Grant Park - 2 miles Field Museum - 2.5 miles United Center (Bulls) - 3 miles Wrigley Field - 4 miles Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD): Approximate driving time is 29 minutes and distance is 18 miles. Driving directions from Chicago O’Hare International Airport: Head east on I-190 and continue east on the Kennedy Expwy/I-90. Take the Ohio St exit and proceed eastbound. Turn left onto N Michigan Ave. Continue seven blocks and turn left onto E Chestnut St. Proceed to the hotel. Chicago Midway Airport (MDW): Approximate driving time is 25 minutes and distance is 14 miles. Driving directions from Chicago Midway Airport: Head north on SR-50/S Cicero Ave. Continue to I-55 and head northbound. Head west on I-90/Ryan Expwy. Take the Ohio St exit and proceed eastbound. Turn left onto N Michigan Ave. Continue seven blocks and turn left onto E Chestnut St. Proceed to the hotel. Taxis ($26–$35) and airport shuttles ($16–$25) are the most convenient ways to reach the hotel from both O'Hare and Midway. Town Car or limo service is also available for more than $36. For those traveling lightly, public transportation is an option and costs less than $5. Fee(s) subject to change without notice. Travelers taking the train from O'Hare ride the blue line to Washington & Dearborn and then receive a free transfer to the red line. From the red line, they exit at Chicago Ave and walk two blocks north and two short blocks east to the hotel. From Midway, travelers take the orange line to Roosevelt, receive a free transfer to the red line, and continue to the exit at Chicago Ave. Getting around: There are many stores, restaurants, and attractions within walking distance of the hotel. Public transportation (less than $5) and taxis are also convenient for navigating the downtown area. Fee(s) subject to change without notice. Rental cars are not practical due to heavy traffic and the high cost of parking. |